At a school that sits on the edge of the Sahara, students are learning to speak English from a teacher who stands in front of a Webcam in North America. These students are learning in a virtual classroom. In another part of the world, kids aren't waiting to ride the bus to school-they are waiting to hop in a boat that will take them to a school that floats on a river. And some kids don't mind heights, especially those who attend a school on the slope of a mountain in the Himalayas, in one of the most remote corners of the earth. Margriet Ruurs contacted teachers and volunteers, many of whom took cameras in hand to photograph their schools and students. In this lively photo-essay, readers get to know students-from the arid plains of southern Afghanistan to the rain forests of Guatemala-who are pursuing their dreams of a brighter future.

About the Author
Margriet Ruurs has a master's degree in education from Simon Fraser University and has studied the use of technology in teaching reading and writing to children. She speaks to parents, teachers, and librarians at conferences all around North America. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Reviews
"Accessible and inspiring. . . . Impressive in scope. . . . An excellent choice for the classroom and a strong introduction to such topics as global diversity and the importance of education." -Kirkus Reviews

"Gives a good sense of the vastly different educational experiences of children around the world." -Booklist



Book Information
ISBN 9781590786017
Author Margriet Ruurs
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Boyds Mills Press
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 236mm * 10mm